Fort Lee, NJ vs Round Rock, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 32). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 37.1 min). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 39,700 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+2.5 |
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71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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C
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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